{"product_id":"uns-hemiant","title":"UNS Hemianthus Callitrichoides 'Cuba' in-Vitro","description":"\u003ch3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUNS Hemianthus Callitrichoides 'Cuba' – Tissue Culture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUNS Hemianthus Callitrichoides 'Cuba'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, commonly known as HC Cuba or Dwarf Baby Tears, is one of the smallest and most popular carpeting plants in the aquascaping hobby. Featuring tiny, vibrant green leaves and a low-growing, creeping habit, this plant creates a beautifully dense, lush carpet across the foreground of freshwater aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for Iwagumi and nature-style aquascapes, HC Cuba provides a fine, delicate texture that enhances the natural appearance of any planted aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor optimal growth, HC Cuba requires strong lighting, consistent CO₂ injection, and adequate nutrients. Under suitable conditions, it spreads horizontally across the substrate, gradually forming a thick green carpet. Regular trimming helps maintain compact, healthy growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrown using sterile tissue culture techniques, UNS HC Cuba is supplied free from snails, algae, and unwanted pests, making it an excellent choice for establishing a clean, healthy aquascape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Care Information:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hemianthus callitrichoides 'Cuba' (also classified as Micranthemum callitrichoides)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e HC Cuba \/ Dwarf Baby Tears\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Foreground \/ Carpeting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e High\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCO₂:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Highly Recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate to Advanced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 20–26°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 3–5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nutrient-rich aquasoil recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Instructions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove the plant from its tissue culture container and gently rinse away all nutrient gel. Carefully divide it into small portions and plant them approximately 2–3 cm apart using aquascaping tweezers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnsure the delicate roots are securely positioned in the substrate. With sufficient lighting, CO₂, and nutrients, the individual portions will gradually spread to form a dense, bright green carpet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dry start method can also be used to encourage stronger root development before filling the aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Iwagumi aquascapes, nature-style planted aquariums, nano tanks, and detailed foreground carpeting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coastal Aquariums-CKS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67962179715304,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/5752\/2307\/files\/hemianthus-callitrichoides-cuba-uns-tissue-culture-dwarf-baby-tears-1182155621_1200x600_crop_center_e78b62c1-fda5-4fdc-8228-42bddd78c1cd.webp?v=1792664571","url":"https:\/\/coastalpets.co.za\/products\/uns-hemiant","provider":"Coastal Pets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}